Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Bilingual Education
Title | Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Bilingual Education PDF eBook |
Author | Christina Bratt Paulston |
Publisher | Multilingual Matters |
Pages | 188 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9781853591464 |
An anthology of articles on ethnic bilingualism and bilingual education from a sociolinguistic perspective. It covers theoretical paradigms (primarily structural-functionalism and group conflict theory and the problem formulations in BE typical of the paradigms), practical research methodology and a number of exemplificatory case studies.
Bilingual Education
Title | Bilingual Education PDF eBook |
Author | Joshua A. Fishman |
Publisher | Rowley, Mass. : Newbury House |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 1976 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN |
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Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Migration Control
Title | Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Migration Control PDF eBook |
Author | Markus Rheindorf |
Publisher | Multilingual Matters |
Pages | 218 |
Release | 2020-01-30 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 178892469X |
In the midst of an international crisis in migration policy – widely referred to as a ‘refugee crisis’ – this book brings together timely analyses of the manifold and yet specific ways in which migration affects globalized societies, set against the background of the rise of nationalist and populist movements. The voices of migrants and refugees are rarely heard in this context: usually, they are debated about, summarized and reported but their agency is denied. Each contribution to this volume adds an empirical perspective to our understanding of how language relates to migration in a specific national context. The chapters use innovative combinations of multimodal, qualitative and quantitative analyses to examine a broad range of genres and data related to the voices of migrants and reporting about migrants.
Sociolinguistics and Language Education
Title | Sociolinguistics and Language Education PDF eBook |
Author | Nancy H. Hornberger |
Publisher | Multilingual Matters |
Pages | 592 |
Release | 2010-06-17 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1847694012 |
This book, addressed to experienced and novice language educators, provides an up-to-date overview of sociolinguistics, reflecting changes in the global situation and the continuing evolution of the field and its relevance to language education around the world. Topics covered include nationalism and popular culture, style and identity, creole languages, critical language awareness, gender and ethnicity, multimodal literacies, classroom discourse, and ideologies and power. Whether considering the role of English as an international language or innovative initiatives in Indigenous language revitalization, in every context of the world sociolinguistic perspectives highlight the fluid and flexible use of language in communities and classrooms, and the importance of teacher practices that open up spaces of awareness and acceptance of --and access to--the widest possible communicative repertoire for students.
Current Issues in Bilingualism
Title | Current Issues in Bilingualism PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Leikin |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 267 |
Release | 2011-11-22 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 940072327X |
As populations become more mobile, so interest grows in bi- and multilingualism, particularly in the context of education. This volume focuses on the singular situation in Israel, whose complex multiculturalism has Hebrew and Arabic as official languages, English as an academic and political language, and tongues such as Russian and Amharic spoken by immigrants. Presenting research on bi- and trilingualism in Israel from a multitude of perspectives, the book focuses on four aspects of multilingualism and literacy in Israel: Arabic-Hebrew bilingual education and Arabic literacy development; second-language Hebrew literacy among immigrant children; literacy in English as a second/third language; and adult bilingualism. Chapters dissect findings on immigrant youth education, language impairment in bilinguals, and neurocognitive features of bilingual language processing. Reflecting current trends, this volume integrates linguistics, sociology, education, cognitive science, and neuroscience.
Bilingual Education in Sociolinguistic Perspective
Title | Bilingual Education in Sociolinguistic Perspective PDF eBook |
Author | Joshua A. Fishman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1970 |
Genre | Bilingualism |
ISBN |
Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Contexts
Title | Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Contexts PDF eBook |
Author | Agnieszka Otwinowska |
Publisher | Multilingual Matters |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 2014-01-09 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1783091258 |
It is clearly illogical to search for one good, universal solution for multilingual education when educational contexts differ so widely due to demographic and social factors. The situation is further complicated by the motivations of learners and teachers, and by attitudes towards multilingualism and ‘otherness’. The studies in this volume seek to investigate not only whether certain solutions and practices are ‘good’, but also when and for whom they make sense. The book covers a wide range of Western multilingual contexts, and uncovers common themes and practices, shared aims and preoccupations, and often similar solutions, within seemingly diverse contexts. In addition to chapters based on empirical data, this book offers theoretical contributions in the shape of a discussion of the appropriateness of L1-Ln terminology when discussing complex multilingual realities, and looks at how the age factor works in classroom settings.